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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.89, 1,019.46 and 502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.89, 1,019.46 and 502.41 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.89 : 1,019.46 = 502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.89/1,019.46 = 502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.89x = 1,019.46 × 502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.89x = 512,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,192.61/738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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